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Veterinary Assistant at VetCor in Richmond, KY
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Job Description
Who we are:
Richmond Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Part-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Weekday evenings and possible weekend
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service? If so, we would love to hear from you! Richmond Veterinary Clinic is ready to hire an experienced veterinary assistant to join our team of compassionate professionals dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care.
We are a well-established practice committed to unparalleled patient care and exceptional customer service. We are more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that believes in a 'better together' philosophy and strives to cross-train and educate our staff so that we can all find a growth path.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here
- Scheduling that supports a proper work-life balance
- Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
- Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
What You’ll Do
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement and intubation
- Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
- Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
- Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- A passion for patient care and client service
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle client concerns with empathy
- A positive attitude and ability to contribute to a supportive, upbeat team culture
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent multitasking skills and the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational habits
In addition to offering a clinic culture of compassion and support, we also offer some exceptional benefits, including:
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Think you're the veterinary assistant we've been dreaming of? Awesome! Come join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Richmond Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.